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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor hugs a woman in a tight embrace.

Homecoming Hug

Navy Chief Petty Officer Colin Peffley hugs a loved one after the USS North Dakota returned to Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Jan. 11, 2021, following a six-month deployment.

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